B2 adjective Neutre

coordinate

/koʊˈɔːrdɪnət/

Describing things that are equal in rank, importance, or degree rather than one being subordinate to the other. In technical contexts like linguistics or mathematics, it refers to elements that have the same functional status or are defined by shared points of reference.

Exemples

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1

The two departments hold coordinate authority over the budget, meaning both must agree on spending.

The two departments hold coordinate authority over the budget, meaning both must agree on spending.

2

In the sentence 'He liked tea but she preferred coffee,' the two parts are coordinate clauses.

In the sentence 'He liked tea but she preferred coffee,' the two parts are coordinate clauses.

3

The managers occupy coordinate positions in the company hierarchy, so neither can give orders to the other.

The managers occupy coordinate positions in the company hierarchy, so neither can give orders to the other.

Famille de mots

Nom
coordination
Verb
coordinate
Adverbe
coordinately
Adjectif
coordinate
Apparenté
coordinator
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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'CO-' means 'together' and 'ORDINATE' relates to 'order.' So, coordinate items are in the same order or rank together.

Quiz rapide

In grammar, two independent sentences joined by 'and' are known as _______ clauses because they have equal importance.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : coordinate

Exemples

1

The two departments hold coordinate authority over the budget, meaning both must agree on spending.

formal

The two departments hold coordinate authority over the budget, meaning both must agree on spending.

2

In the sentence 'He liked tea but she preferred coffee,' the two parts are coordinate clauses.

academic

In the sentence 'He liked tea but she preferred coffee,' the two parts are coordinate clauses.

3

The managers occupy coordinate positions in the company hierarchy, so neither can give orders to the other.

business

The managers occupy coordinate positions in the company hierarchy, so neither can give orders to the other.

4

We should treat these two family issues as coordinate priorities rather than focusing on just one.

everyday

We should treat these two family issues as coordinate priorities rather than focusing on just one.

5

Think of our roles here as coordinate—we're basically equal partners in this project.

informal

Think of our roles here as coordinate—we're basically equal partners in this project.

Famille de mots

Nom
coordination
Verb
coordinate
Adverbe
coordinately
Adjectif
coordinate
Apparenté
coordinator

Collocations courantes

coordinate clause coordinate clause
coordinate geometry coordinate geometry
coordinate system coordinate system
coordinate bond coordinate bond
coordinate rank coordinate rank

Phrases Courantes

Cartesian coordinate system

Cartesian coordinate system

coordinate axis

coordinate axis

coordinate conjunction

coordinate conjunction

Souvent confondu avec

coordinate vs subordinate

Coordinate refers to things of equal rank, while subordinate refers to things of lower rank.

coordinate vs coordinated

Coordinated is usually the past participle of the verb, describing something well-organized, while coordinate is an adjective describing rank.

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Notes d'usage

When used as an adjective, the final syllable is pronounced with a short 'uh' sound (/nət/). It is most frequently used in academic writing, mathematics, and linguistics to show that two things are on the same level.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often pronounce the adjective form like the verb (/neɪt/). They also sometimes use 'coordinate' when they actually mean 'coordinated' to describe someone with good physical balance.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'CO-' means 'together' and 'ORDINATE' relates to 'order.' So, coordinate items are in the same order or rank together.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'co-' (together) and 'ordinatus' (arranged or ordered).

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually placed before a noun (attributive use). Often used in the pattern 'X and Y are coordinate'.

Quiz rapide

In grammar, two independent sentences joined by 'and' are known as _______ clauses because they have equal importance.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : coordinate

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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